Applying for a green card from inside the United States, guided by an attorney who knows the process.
Adjustment of status is the process of applying for a green card, lawful permanent residence, without leaving the United States. It is available to people who are already here on a valid basis and who qualify through a family relationship, an employer, or another approved category. We prepare and file Form I-485 along with the supporting evidence USCIS requires, and we stay with you through your interview and final decision.
Small errors or missing evidence in an adjustment of status application can lead to delays, requests for evidence, or a denial. We review your immigration history in detail before we file, so your case is built correctly the first time.
Most adjustment of status cases fall into one of a few categories. We will review your specific circumstances during a consultation, but common paths include:
Founding attorney Shimun A. Ilyayev works your adjustment of status case personally, from reviewing your eligibility through your final interview. We explain each step in plain language and keep you informed while your case is pending with USCIS.
Our immigration attorneys are ready to review your case and answer your questions. Contact us today at (718) 878-1177 or fill out our online form for free.
Adjustment of status lets you apply for a green card while remaining in the United States. Consular processing is used when the applicant is outside the United States and must attend an interview at a U.S. consulate abroad. Which option applies to you depends on your current location and immigration history.
Processing times vary based on your category and local USCIS office workload, ranging from several months to over a year. We can give you a more specific estimate based on your case type during a consultation.
In most cases, you can apply for an Employment Authorization Document (EAD) at the same time you file your I-485, allowing you to work legally while your application is pending.
Leaving the country without advance parole while your adjustment of status application is pending can be treated as abandoning your application. We help clients apply for advance parole when travel is necessary.
Depending on the reason for denial, you may be able to file a motion to reopen or reconsider, or you may be placed in removal proceedings. We review any denial with you to determine the best available option.
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Learn MorePetitioning to bring a spouse, parent, child, or sibling to the United States.
Learn moreA path to a green card for survivors of abuse, filed independently of an abusive spouse or parent.
Learn moreProtection for those who fear persecution in their home country.
Learn moreBecoming a U.S. citizen through the naturalization process.
Learn moreNonimmigrant visa applications and extending your authorized stay in the United States.
Learn moreRelief that can allow certain long-term residents to remain in the United States.
Learn moreGuidance when criminal charges or convictions affect your immigration status.
Learn moreRepresentation in removal proceedings to keep you and your family in the United States.
Learn moreRequests to excuse certain grounds of inadmissibility so your application can move forward.
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